Enjoy a comforting bowl of vegetarian pho that's bursting with aromatic flavors. This straightforward recipe creates a warm and delicious broth packed with spices, combined with scrumptious vegetables and noodles for a perfect 30-minute meal.
In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, toast the cinnamon stick, star anise, whole cloves, cardamom seeds, and fennel seeds for 3-5 minutes until aromatic. Shake the pan often to prevent burning. Set aside.
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In a medium-large saucepan, bring 4 cups of vegetable broth to a simmer over moderate heat. Add 3 tablespoons of low-sodium soy sauce and the thinly sliced onions.
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Place the toasted spices in a cheesecloth or steeping ball, and add to the broth to steep for 15 minutes while the broth simmers.
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Follow the package instructions to prepare the rice noodles.
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When the rice noodles are cooked, drained, and rinsed, transfer them to serving bowls.
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Remove the spices from the broth and stir. Pour the broth over the noodles.
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Garnish the soup with jalapeño slices, bean sprouts, Thai basil, cilantro, lime wedges, chili paste, Sriracha sauce, and hoisin sauce.
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